The Raptors have emerged as favorites to land Leonard in the past week, largely due to the fact that they seem willing to part ways with DeRozan in order to make a deal happen.

It’s unknown what else may be involved in the deal, but for the Spurs, the idea of landing an All-Star player in DeRozan has grabbed their attention. Even more so than any package of young prospects or picks teams like the Sixers, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Lakers have made to this point.